CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
6,844 km
4,252 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
6,844 km
4,252 mi / 3,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC YAP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code CHC YAP
ICAO Code NZCH PTYA
City Christchurch Yap Island
Country New Zealand Micronesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 123 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 9.500000, 138.080000

Christchurch (CHC) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 6,844 kilometers (4,252 miles / 3,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Micronesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Christchurch, it's 16:49 in Yap Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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